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S69 SYA

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,515 mi
Last recorded68,515 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 SYA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rusty areas

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 66,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,700 miles

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,432 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filler neck pipes corroding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,432 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler neck pipes corroding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,830 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit on inner edges.

General corrosion on chassis,suspension etc.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,875 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven.

Front brake pads look worn thin advise wheels off inspection.

Off side front seat belt catch feels loose.

Slight play in both rear radius arm front bushes.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,774 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact?

Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,657
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 744
Brake pipe excessively corroded 701
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S69 SYA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 61,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S69 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S69 SYA registered?

S69 SYA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S69 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 SYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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